ICA Technician

TN United Kingdom; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician to join their Water Treatment Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining and improving water processing systems across multiple sites in Southern England. Enjoy the security of permanent employment while engaging in meaningful work that supports your professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package including a company van, training, and generous leave, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and environmentally responsible organization.

Benefits

Company van

PPE and tools provided

25 days annual leave

BUPA cash plan

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance programs

Flexible leave options

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Study support

Qualifications

• Experience in process-oriented industries such as water utility or petrochemical.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and calibrate plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Conduct planned maintenance and respond to instrumentation faults.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Instrumentation experience

Control systems knowledge

Excellent documentation skills

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Telemetry systems

Flow meters

Control systems

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Travel

Multiple sites in Southern England with a company supplied van

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

From £36,974.02 up to £47,308.16

Hours

38 hours

Introduction

Are you ready to make a difference in the water & waste industry? With our sites located across the beautiful South Coast, enjoy the security of full-time employment while engaging in interesting assignments that support your growth.

Position

Southern Water is recruiting an Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician to support water processing for public use.

Role Overview

As an ICA Technician, you will maintain, repair, modify, configure, commission, calibrate, and install plant instrumentation, control and monitoring equipment, shutdown systems, alarms, and telemetry across the Southern Water region in wastewater functions to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional Details

This role requires occasional paid out-of-hours work and on-call scheduling.

Your Responsibilities

• Fault finding, calibration, testing, investigation, and programming of telemetry, flow meters, detectors, control systems, turbidity and other measurement meters.
• Implement process improvements via control system modifications, diagnosing and fixing complex faults.
• Conduct planned maintenance and calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards for reliability and accuracy.
• Respond to instrumentation faults within Southern Water parameters, guided by the Regional Control Centre.
• Investigate instruments and process problems at wastewater plants, identify faults, and implement remedial actions.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly to maintain standards and accreditation.
• Implement control system modifications to improve process control or compliance.
• Coach and train team members to develop skills.

Skills and Experience Needed

• NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in process-oriented industries such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, or manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with instrumentation, control, or automation.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills.
• Good communication skills and collaborative attitude.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growth.
• Full, current UK driving license.

What We Offer

• Salary from £36K to £52K plus overtime and on-call bonuses.
• A company van (for business use, take-home option) and a fuel card.
• All necessary PPE, tools, uniform, and training.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• BUPA cash plan, free flu jab, eye test vouchers.
• Pension contributions up to 11%.
• Employee assistance, social clubs, bonuses, life assurance, electric car scheme, health cash plan, volunteering days, occupational health, retail discounts, digital GP, study support, flexible leave options, cycle scheme.

Join our Water Treatment Team and explore career progression opportunities with a company dedicated to development, customer service, and environmental responsibility.